Tunis, Oct. 1 (TAP) - Tunisia and Japan are preparing to conclude a bilateral investment agreement aimed at strengthening investor protection and providing better guarantees to economic operators, which is expected to boost capital flows between the...»»»

PARIS: A high school entrance hall caught fire in one French city and teenage protesters blocked trams in another on Thursday, as secondary pupils upped their strike over what they denounce as poor learning conditions. The movement in the lycees, which students aged 15 to 18 attend for their final »»»

RIYADH: Houthis in Yemen carried out a drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. An investigation found that the Houthi militia planned and executed the “cowardly terrorist act,” coalition spokesman Turki A»»»

RIYADH: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Deemah Al-Yahya as a member of the UN High-Level Panel on Freedom of Transit for Landlocked Developing Countries. Al-Yahya represents the Arab region on the panel, a role that reflects her expertise and contributions in the fields of the d»»»

NEW YORK - Serbia's caretaker FM Marko Djuric signed during the recent 81st UN General Assembly session in New York a joint statement on the AI Opportunity Partnership, whereby Serbia has joined a partnership between the US and its strategic partners in the field of development and application of a»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane on Thursday pointed out the importance of the energy transition, affirming that the main challenge currently lies in accelerating the implementation of programmes and...»»»

Moscow: Russia would consider using "all types of weapons" if its exclave of Kaliningrad was attacked, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while insisting that Moscow had "no intention of attacking anyone". "If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation ... then, of course, t»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - Thunderstorm cells and sometimes heavy rain are expected early Thursday night in the West-Central regions and locally in the South, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The winds will blow south in the...»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Thursday met with Italian Ambassador to Jordan Pier Luigi Zamporlini to discuss ways to strengthen investment cooperation between the two countries.Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of building on the longstanding relations between Jordan a»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, said on Thursday that local industries are an “integral part of the Kingdom’s progress”, stressing the need to continue supporting Jordanian products to advance development goals, meet national needs and create more employment oppor»»»

AMMAN — The industrial sector grew 4.6 per cent in the second quarter and contributed about 40 per cent of the Kingdom’s economic growth, the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) said in a statement on Thursday.The chamber said manufacturing grew 6.2 per cent year-on-year, its highest quarterly growth »»»

AL-MUKALLA: At least 30 Houthis were reportedly killed over the past 24 hours in Yemen’s Taiz province after government forces repelled what officials described as the largest and most coordinated offensive by the Iran-backed group against government-held areas of the province in years. Heavy morta»»»

After football and fishing, France's third-favourite pastime is hunting. The ancestral activity is popular but also divisive, with passions running high between those who defend hunting traditions and a growing number of animal rights activists. Though it's become statistically safer, a majority of»»»

MOSCOW: Russia would consider using “all types of weapons”, if its exclave of Kaliningrad was attacked, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while insisting that Moscow had “no intention of attacking anyone”. “If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation ... then, of course, »»»

RIYADH: The official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said the Houthis targeted the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning. Major General Turki Al-Maliki said an investigation into the incident and findings by authorities have proven the involvem»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic told Tanjug on Thursday talks between Hungary's MOL and the Russian energy company Gazprom about an acquisition of a Russian majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS by MOL had not collapsed, as also confir»»»

Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and triggering emergency power cuts in Kyiv and nearby regions. The strikes came as officials warned of a difficult winter amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power and heatin»»»

The motive behind the killing of a prominent Plovdiv businessman was personal and stemmed from financial dealings, supervising prosecutor Dimitar Molev told reporters, referring to the murder of businessman I.F. A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with the killing, Molev added. The two»»»

HELSINKI: Finnish police said on Thursday they have launched a preliminary investigation into a series of suspected intrusions at the homes of members of parliament. Helsinki police said in a statement they were working closely with the National Bureau of Investigation and that the inquiry was at a»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has welcomed the US withdrawal from Iraq, adding that the Americans should also leave all other countries in the region. On Wednesday, the Pentagon announced that the last American troops had departed from Iraq after being there for 23 years. In its s»»»

RIYADH: The official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said the Houthis targeted the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning. Major General Turki Al-Malki said an investigation into the incident and findings by competent authorities have proven the»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunisian Water Observatory called for launching an emergency investment programme to renew drinking water and irrigation networks and reduce water leaks.At a conference held Thursday on the water situation after the...»»»

The video was shared on X by Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua Chinese humanoid robots dressed in traditional Saudi attire have performed the country’s famous Ardah sword dance at a reception in Riyadh, creating a striking blend of heritage and futuristic technology. The robots performed»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and his Angolan counterpart Manuel Gomes da Conceicao Homem, who is on an official visit to Serbia, signed on Thursday in Belgrade a MoU between their ministries on civil defence and firefighting and rescue services. The MoU was signed at t»»»

MOSCOW, October 1 (Sputnik) - Russia is charting its own course into the future and is ready to cooperate with other countries in this effort, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Russia is charting such a route to the future for itself and, of course, is ready to participate in such work togeth»»»

Fresh official figures show a sharp deterioration in Hungary’s government balance compared with a year earlier, while the government has significantly revised its full-year deficit expectations. Deficit more than nine times higher than a year earlier Hungary’s general government sector recorded a H»»»

LONDON: For decades, the UK-Saudi relationship has been defined by energy, defense, trade and intelligence cooperation. But as conflict and instability increasingly threaten the Gulf’s shipping lanes, energy infrastructure and critical technologies, Sir Liam Fox argues that the partnership now need»»»

Hezbollah’s military media released a video message featuring a fighter speaking on behalf of the group’s combatants, paying tribute to the martyred Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and expressing loyalty to current Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem. The video opens with greetings to th»»»

Flight EK31 landed safely after declaring a general emergency en route to Heathrow Dubai: An Emirates A380 flying from Dubai to London Heathrow diverted to Frankfurt on Thursday after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board, the airline confirmed. Flight EK31 landed safely at Frankfurt Ai»»»

ROME: A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza, as the body’s head condemned staff who “play the game of human rights”. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director Ben Davis told AFP he had been informed in Jul»»»

European NATO members should have been able to attack Iran instead of relying on the US and Israel, according to Secretary-General Mark Rutte, the head of the self-described defensive alliance. Iran has been attacked twice in two years, both times over allegations that it seeks to develop nuclear w»»»

Damascus, Oct. 1 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the People’s Republic of China, its government and people, on the 77th anniversary of its founding. In a statement published on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expresse»»»

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Ukrainian refugees contributed an estimated 2.4% of Poland’s GDP in 2025, or about PLN 94 billion, according to a Deloitte report commissioned by UNHCR. Their contribution could reach 2.8% of GDP by 2035. Refugee-related economic activity generated an estimated PLN 43.6 billion in additional public»»»

Post-industrial heritage, a central location and a vibrant mixed-use community create long-term value for investors Located in the heart of Łódź, Fuzja is a mixed-use destination where the industrial heritage of the former Karol Scheibler factory meets contemporary residential, commercial and leisu»»»

Some developments are created with the market in mind. Others are created around a particular way of life. Orkana Apartments belong to the latter category This boutique development in the heart of Mokotów has been completed and has opened its doors to its new residents. Its intimate character, refi»»»

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Poland’s offshore wind sector is entering a new phase, and companies need clear legal rules to prepare, Baltic Power CEO Maciej Stryjecki said at Energy Days. About a decade ago, analysts projected 4–6 GW of Baltic Sea wind capacity by 2030, a target then viewed skeptically. Most developers that wo»»»

Paris, France: The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard. The bosses of the creaking former palace, which was targeted by thieves last year, are hoping to raise 800,000 eu»»»

ATHENS: A man died on the Greek island of Crete amid floods caused by heavy rainfall and strong winds that confined many ferries to port, officials and reports said Thursday. Media reported that the body of a 79-year-old shepherd missing since Wednesday had been found in a ravine. A couple swept aw»»»

RIYADH: Coffee is not merely a beverage but a deeply rooted part of Saudi culture, with a story that extends from the land and farms to gatherings, hospitality and national identity. As the UN marks Oct. 1, 2026 as International Coffee Day for the first time, Saudi Arabia joins in celebrating the r»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian national airline Air Serbia signed on Thursday a strategic partnership agreement with the GITEX AI Belgrade event, to be held from May 25 through 27 next year, during Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade. At the Air Serbia office in Belgrade, the agreement was signed by the airline»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Hails US Military Withdrawal from Iraq as Historic Victory 01-10-2026 18:31 PM Hezbollah StatementsHezbollah has congratulated Ir»»»

DUBAI: Intensifying summer heat and accelerating climate change is a problem faced by every city in the world. Perhaps nowhere is it as destructive to everyday life than in the Arab world, where even before any notable global warming, summer temperatures can reach unbearable levels. It is a problem»»»

The National Assembly’s Committee on Internal Security and Public Order adopted an opinion stating that the European Commission’s proposal to allow Europol to initiate investigations in EU member states required further clarification to ensure respect for national jurisdiction and the powers of ind»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar has concluded Virtuocity Battle Ground (VBG) Qatar 2026, a month-long multi-title esports championship held from 1 to 30 September at Virtuocity, Doha Festival City. The tournament brought together 2087 participants from 51 countries, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Em»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - A programme named "Chams" has been launched for the benefit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the programme aims to enable these enterprises to invest in the...»»»

Representatives of Bulgarian organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia attended a meeting of the National Assembly’s Committee on Policies for Bulgarians Abroad on Thursday, at the invitation of its Chair, Angel Georgiev. The meeting focused on a proposal to include Bulgarians in North Maced»»»